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The Many Implications of Federal Policy on Embryonic Stem Cell Research

By: Sean McClellan
Science & Technology

2/11/07

The majority of policy makers in Congress have begun to push for more federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, while keeping their consideration of this research hazardously narrow. They have failed to consider federal funding for embryonic stem cell research as an issue fundamentally about improving the public health; should this omission continue, it will prevent policy makers from fully considering the best federal policy for embryonic stem cell research.

Arming Women in the Battle Against HIV/AIDS: The Case for Microbicides

By: Leah Katz
Science & Technology

11/17/06

As African women are becoming the new face of AIDS, it is time for the world to seriously invest in the creation of a successful microbicide, a prevention method that can potentially save countless lives.


Food Policy Councils in America: Expanding Possibilities for the Food System

By: Sally Smyth
Science & Technology

11/17/06

The imperfect food market system has made it very difficult to provide consumers with adequate information so they can make rational choices about purchasing food. Fortunately, Food Policy Councils (FPCs) have become the standard body created by cities and regional governments to act as the liaison between all stakeholders in creating a more rational food system.


GO GREEN: The Importance of Sustainable Design in the 21st Century

By: Ashley Offt Casale
Science & Technology

11/17/06

As global climate change persists and environmental problems intensify worldwide, a new generation of thinkers and activists must rise to address the problem and take the initiative in green building.


Mercury Poisoning: How Best to Deal with a Toxic Element

By: Asia Neupane
Science & Technology

11/17/06

Genetically modifying transgenic plants to help clean up mercury from contaminated soils sounds like a beneficial idea. However, though this new phytoremediation technique seems useful, researchers have yet to grasp that it does not actually make much sense..